Description.   Mole Plough for tank T-85 is a mine breaching device fitted in front of the tank and is used as tactical assault equipment for crossing of live mine field by tanks moving at assault.

Specifications

• Simple mechanical system
• Mole Plough provides quick and safe access through mine field
• Can be operated in soft and as well as hard clay area
• All major parts/ components can be easily replaced in the field
• Provides protection to the tank against detonation of anti tank mines
• Entire operation is controlled by one man
• No of tines                                     -           4 on each side
• Depth of tine                                  -           8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch (adjustable)
• Width of cleared path                    -           23 inch on each side
• Weight                                           -           1000 kg
• Operation                                      -           Mechanical

• Group                                            -           A-Group
• Project Officer                               -           Lt Col Syed Amir Raza

Details

• Name of Proj (as per contract)      -           Ind Dev of Mole Plough for Tank T-85IIAP
• Contract No.                                  -           27/174/MP/MV-8A/7-122/04/DP-9
• Prototype / Series                         -           Series
• Firm                                               -           M/s Agrocon Lahore
• Date of Contract                            -           21 Jun 2004

• Date of completion                        -           Jun 2005        

• Sponsor                                         -           AC Dte, GHQ

• Cost per unit                                  -           Rs 0.489
• Total Qty / Total cost                     -           84 / Rs 41.07 Mn
• Saving                                           -           Rs 164.28 Mn
• Time taken to dev of proj              -           1 x Year